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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    A Changed Church Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 10,593 views

    This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

    * Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010
     | 4,181 views

    We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,208 views

    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Bothersome Bartemeus2

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 27, 2018
     | 3,170 views

    Challenging people to react to the needs around them.

    Bothersome Bartemaeus Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you sure it was your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016
     | 4,324 views

    We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

    Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fishing In Deep Water

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 16, 2016
     | 10,056 views

    The call of the Apostles, unlikely men, to do the extraordinary job of fishing for men, and give their lives for the sake of the Gospel.

    TITLE: Fishing in Deep Water TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 INTRO: There several passages that are unique to the Gospel of Luke. One of those passages is in Luke chapter 5. This is a story that involves fishing. Some people love to fish and there a lot of fish stories around today: One fellow spent the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epiphany

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2017
     | 7,776 views

    Be open to epiphanies

    Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday January 8, 2017 In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story when a character achieves a realization, awareness or a knowledge of something, after which, events are seen through this prism. 1). One epiphany is in verse 2, the Magi ask the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Every Second Counts!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2015
     | 4,607 views

    Conquerors don’t give in to pressure! Pressure should draw the treasure out of you!

    Every second counts! Philippians 3:13”….one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..” Usain Bolt wins gold again by 0.01 sec! Bolt beats his rival Justin Gatlin to World Athletics Championships 100m at Beijing. For most of the 100m, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Just Waiting"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 25, 2014
     | 2,760 views

    Just waiting, is what Judah is doing, waiting for a deliverer. He would not come until 700 years later, so they just wait.

    “Just Waiting” Isaiah 9:6-7 1. Isaiah the Prophet Gods spoke person says a few things • The text today Isaiah the Prophet gave God words to several Kings during a time of crisis • Judah was under threat by foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2022
     | 2,204 views

    Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. (Matthew 24:36) If Jesus is God the Son and coequal with the Father, how does He not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Marvel At God's Mercy

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 15, 2018 Acts 3:1-19 Why Marvel at God’s Mercy? Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it. In this account of Peter and John entering the gate called Beautiful, leading to the temple, we read of their encounter with a man born crippled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something To Sing About

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,168 views

    Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Everlasting Throne

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,291 views

    Nevertheless: The faithfulness of God.

    AN EVERLASTING THRONE Psalm 89:27-37. There is a tension in this Psalm, between the LORD’s promise of an everlasting dynasty for the line of David (Psalm 89:3-4; Psalm 89:28), and the complaint of the Psalmist (Psalm 89:38). However, the LORD’s “Nevertheless” (Psalm 89:33) trumps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philippians 1:12-20

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 612 views

    Exposition of Philippians

    Philippians 1:12 - 20 POINT | The goal of preaching Christ is bring glory and honor to his name while seeking no recognition for yourself. The theologian J.I. Packer once said, “The Christian motto should not be ‘let go and let God’ but trust God and get going.” Comparison & Motives; There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bless The Lord, O My Soul: A Journey Into Psalm 103 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,600 views

    Today, let's embark on a soul-enriching journey through the timeless words of Psalm 103:1-2. This passage, penned by David, beckons us to reflect on the boundless blessings of the Lord and invites us into a profound encounter with His grace.

    Bless the Lord, O My Soul: A Journey into Psalm 103 Introduction: Today, let's embark on a soul-enriching journey through the timeless words of Psalm 103:1-2 in the New Living Translation. This passage, penned by David, beckons us to reflect on the boundless blessings of the Lord and invites ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal